October 4 + 5, 2014 10 am. - 5 pm.
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October 4 + 5, 2014 10 am. - 5 pm.
Here are just a few of the wonderful sights you’ll see as you tour Vermont during Open Studio Weekend. This event is a celebration of the creative process and the work spaces of Vermont visual artists, who welcome you behind the scenes during these two days. Left panel: John Chiles blows glass. Fall Event & Resource Guide Right panel: Above: Glass cairn by Mad River Glass Gallery. Right: Carved ceramic serving platter by Andrea Trzaskos. October 4 + 5, 2014 10 am. - 5 pm. Visit 108 Studios & Exhibits Presented by the Vermont Crafts Council vermontcrafts.com Right: Goblets by John Chiles Below: Sam Sanderson turns a wooden bowl. Welcome to the 4th Vermont Open Studio Weekend October 4 and 5, 2014 In this booklet, find information about 108 craftspeople, artists, and galleries, and directions to 107 sites. Please use this guide in conjunction with our website vermontcrafts.com, where pictures, and links to participants’ e-mail and websites can be found. During Open Studio Weekend, all sites are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After Open Studio Weekend, please call ahead before visiting. How to Use This Guide This guide is organized by county with all sites in the county numbered consecutively. The locater centerfold map shows the counties. The Index Locate a specific person or type of studio/ site in the index. The index is organized by medium and the listings are alphabetical by maker name or business name. The number in the listing refers to the location number not the page number. Find the corresponding directions by paging through the book or look for the number on the centerfold map page and then go to the county section. A Few Important Points... The site locations on the county maps are only approximate especially where many studios are located close together. Please read the directions and look for yellow wayfinder signs during Open Studio Weekend), as you get close to the sites. About Google maps and GPS: These work well in urban areas but not so well in rural areas. When in doubt, follow our directions. Martha Fitch, Executive Director Vermont Crafts Council PO Box 938 Montpelier, VT 05601 [email protected] (802) 223-3380 INFORMATION CENTERS FALL 2014 Pick up an Vermont Studio Tour Map at these locations (next column) or at any tourist information center on interstates 91 or 89. Or at any participant’s site. 2 A. Grand Isle Art Works 259 Rte 2, Grand Isle VT 05458 (802) 378-4591 B. Frog Hollow Gallery 85 Church St, Burlington VT 05401 (802) 863-6458 C. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery 22 Barber Farm Rd, Jericho VT 05465 (802) 899-3211 GRAND ISLE A CHITTENDEN (802) 885-7111 J. Collective - The Art of Craft 47 Central St, Woodstock VT 05091 (802) 457-1298 K. White River Craft Center 50 Randolph Ave, Randolph VT 05060. (802) 728-8912 L. Artisan’s Gallery (802) 496-6256 M. Artisans Hand 89 Main St, Montpelier VT 05602 (802) 229-9492 CALEDONIA O N M L D WASHINGTON ADDISON ORANGE K E WINDSOR RUTLAND J F I G H. Vermont Artisan Designs & Gallery 2 106 Main St, Brattleboro VT 05301 (802) 257-7044 I. Gallery at the VAULT P B E. Brandon Artists Guild 7 Center St (Rte 7), Brandon VT 05733 (802) 247-4956 G. Epoch - 18 Vermont Artisans 4927 Main St, Manchester Center VT 05255. (802) 768-9711 LAMOILLE C D. Art on Main 25 Main St, Bristol VT 05443 (802) 453-4032 F. Chaffee Arts Center 75 Merchants Row, Rutland VT 05701 (802) 775-0356 ORLEANS FRANKLIN WINDHAM BENNINGTON H County Listings Grande Isle/Franklin.................... 6 Chittenden .................................. 7 Addison ....................................... 8 Rutland ...................................... 10 Bennington ................................ 11 Windham ................................... 12 Windsor/Orange ....................... 16 Washington ............................... 18 N. Blinking Light Gallery Caledonia/Orleans .................... 20 (802) 454-0141 Lamoille ..................................... 22 O. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild 430 Railroad St, St Johnsbury VT 05819 (802) 748-0158 P. Miller’s Thumb 14 Breezy Ave, Greensboro VT 05841 (802) 533-2045 vermontvacation.com/craftweek CLAY Orchard Street Pottery Walter Slowinski Ayers, Jeremy Functional Stoneware jeremyayerspottery.com 83 walterslowinskipottery. weebly.com 58 Tiles, Pottery, Sculpture Battenkill River Pottery Jessica Putnam-Phillips Pottery, Stoneware battenkillriverpottery.com 47 Compton, Robert robertcomptonpottery.com 22 Flint Brook Pottery Deborah Van Ness Functional Pottery 86 Frog Song Designs Andrea Trzaskos Handbuilt Stoneware frogsongdesigns.com 74 Linda B Pottery Linda Bouchard Bracken Colorful Pottery lindabpottery.com 92 Meinhardt Design, Inc Jean Meinhardt Functional Porcelain meinhardtdesign.com 13 Mill Village Pottery Lynn Flory Functional Pottery 102 Mud Studio Michael Sullivan Functional Pottery montpeliermud.com 85 Naught Hill Pottery Grace Pejouhy & Evan Williams naughthill.com 75 Ranz, Jennifer Ceramics, Watercolors jenniferranz.com 101 Rising Meadow Pottery Nicholas Seidner & Diane Rosenmiller risingmeadowpottery.com 39 Scatchard, George Handmade Stoneware 9 Smith-Hunter, Susan Ceramic Sculpture smithhunterstudio.com 36 The Potter Stone David Stone Burnished, Functional Pottery thepotterstone.com 41 Procter, Stephen Ceramics, Pottery stephenprocter.com 57 Two Potters Becca Van Fleet Webb & Nathan Webb Functional Pottery twopotters.com 76 FIBER Weaving, Dyeing, Quilting, Sewing Bonnie’s Bundles Dolls Bonnie Watters, Cloth Dolls bonniesbundlesdolls.com 60 Handmade at the Academy Carol Mandracchia Fiberarts, Quilting 51 Shullenberger, Dianne Fiber, Collage dianneshullenberger.com 12 Vermont Floorcloths and Fiber Arts Sandy Ducharme Floorcloths, Hooked Rugs sandyducharmedesigns.com 96 Vermont Harvest Folk Art Doreen Frost Needlework, Mohair Bears vermontharvestfolkart.com 45 Wind’s Edge Studio Marion Philipsen Seasholtz Quilts, Wall Hangings windsedgestudio.com 105 GLASS Stained, Fused, Blown Chiles, John Blown Glass johnchilesglass.weebly.com 32 Coombs Criddle Associates Debora Coombs, Stained Glass coombscriddle.com 49 Mad Women in the Attic Elga Gemst, Stained Glass 82 METAL Jewelry, Sculpture, Forged Blackthorne Forge Steven C Bronstein Sculptural Ironwork blackthorneforge.com 94 Cold Hollow Sculpture Park David Stromeyer Iron Sculpture coldhollowsculpturepark.com 1 Danforth Pewter Workshop and Store Judi and Fred Danforth Handcrafted Pewter danforthpewter.com 27 Huntington River Smithy Jim Fecteau Metalwork, Blacksmith huntingtonriversmithy.com 14 JH Forge Jim Hurlburt Chef Knives jhforge.com 107 Sage Jewelry Michele Bargfrede sagejewelryvt.com 61 Stoner, Gerry Steel Sculpture geraldkstoner.com 10 Readsboro Glassworks Mary Angus & K. William LeQuier Blown Glass maryangusglass.com kwilliamlequier.com 50 Seasholtz Glass Design Matt Seasholtz, Blown Glass windsedgestudio.com 104 Jim Hurlburt uses his Vermont made chef knife. 3 OTHER MEDIA Blue Roof Designs Elissa Campbell Bookbinding, Paper Arts blueroofdesigns.com 91 Dry Brook Studio Heidi Hammell 2” X 2” Collages 44 Green Mountain Pressed Flowers Ellie Roden, Pressed Flower Art 54 Mincher, Stacie Zippers, Recycled staciemincherdesigns.com 37 Strick, Meta Mixed Media, Dolls metastrick.com 2 PAINTING Drawing, Printmaking, Photography Arnold, Louise Landscape Paintings louisearnoldart.com 100 ARTSight Studios and Gallery Lily Hinrichson Paintings, Mixed Media 24 Beattie, Stephen Nature Photography stephenbeattiephotography.com 5 Cheney, Alice Paintings, Encaustics 79 Curtis, Joan Mixed Media Artwork 35 Falls, Deborah Silk Paintings deborahfalls.com 70 Joyner, Ginny Watercolor, Prints facebook.com/ ginnyjoynerstudio 7 Pins made from recycled zippers by Stacie Mincher of Rutland. Krinshaw Studios Vanessa Compton Multi-media Collage, Mobiles krinshawstudios.com 98 Little Cricket Photography Janie Dumas Dramatic Photography littlecricketphotography.com 65 MacKenzie, Jo Watercolor Paintings jomackenzie.com 88 May Day Studio Quirky Paper Goods Daryl Storrs shows a step in the process of printmaking. 4 maydaystudio.com 90 Mayone, Mike Paintings, Prints mikemayone.com 30 Sydorowich, Robert Vermont Paintings sydorowich.com 63 Medana Gabbard Gallery Medana Gabbard, Folk Art medanagabbard.com 33 The Artful Pauper Howard Nelson Riley Folk Art Merwin Gallery Tom Merwin Landscape-based Abstractions merwinstudios.com 38 6 Moosewalk Studios and Gallery Gary Eckhart & Roarke Sharlow Watercolors, Photography moosewalkstudios.com 78 Nordstrom, Lyna Lou Printmaking, Fabric Art lynalouline.com 17 Red Cottage Studio Joan Terese Hayes Atmospheric Landscapes 3 Rollet, Norma Jean Paintings, Puzzles normajeanrollet.com 29 O’Brien, Robert Watercolor Paintings robertjobrien.com 67 Pika Works Joan MacKenzie Whimsical Animals pikaworks.com 8 Saxtons River Gallery Adams, Clare Paintings, Monoprints 59 Stone, Phoebe Pastels, Paintings phoebestone.com 28 Storrs, Daryl Colorful Landscapes darylstorrs.com 15 theartfulpauper.blogspot.com Torrey Caroll Smith Studio Torrey Smith Acrylic Painting torreycarrollsmith.com 84 Trillium Art & Beyond Yinglei Zhang Chinese Painting 26 True Water Gallery Molly Hawley Portraits, Landscapes mollyhawley.com 31 Ye Olde Sign Shoppe Bill & Jen Kaigle Handpainted Signs yeoldesignshoppe.net 4 STONE My Earthwork Thea Alvin Stone Sculpture myearthwork.com 106 Stone Revival Julian Isaacson Sculpture, Tiles stonerevival.com 73 Stonepuddles Frank Sprague Stone Birdbaths stonepuddles.com 53 Vermont Stone Cross Company Kenny Hamblin lV Birdbaths, Benches vermontstonecrossco.com 69 WOOD Furniture, Sculpture, Woodturning, Carving All Things Bright and Beautiful Gaelic McTigue Wooden Folkart allthingsbright.com 80 Breen, Jason Woodwork, Furnishings jasonebreen.com 55 Clark, Kit Custom Furniture kitclarkfurniture.com 19 Clear Lake Furniture Makers Brent Karner Furniture Workshop clearlakefurniture.com 66 Creative Woodworking Kate Taylor Fine Woodworking wooden-box-maker.com 93 DeTrano, Rich Artistic Woodturnings richdetranowoodturner.com 64 Filan John Woodworking, Photography 25 Gasperetti, Bob Custom Furniture gasperetti.com 43 Helms, Dale Contemporary Furniture dalehelms.com 21 Hillcrest Adirondack Furniture Richard Ducharme Adirondack Furniture hillcrestchairs.com 95 Nature’s Turn, LLC Gerry Martin Wood Bowls 40 Cutting boards by John Filan of Weybridge. Ray Finan Furniture Studio Ray Finan Fine Furniture 48 Rockledge Farm Woodworks Scott Duffy Custom Furniture rockledgefarm.com 68 Sanderson’s Wooden Bowls Sam & Weeza Sanderson Wooden Bowls vtbowls. com 97 The Sculpted Tree Nick Rosato Woodturning, Wood working thesculptedtree.com 103 Sprenger, Eric Contemporary Furniture ericsprenger.com 52 Vermont Hardwood Sculpture JH Clarke Hardwood Sculpture vermonthardwoodsculpture.com 16 GALLERIES AND EXHIBITS Miller’s Thumb Gallery Fine Art, Craft millersthumbgallery.com 99 Art on Main Vermont Craft artonmain.net 23 Shelburne Craft School Craft, Fine Art theshelburnecraftschool.org 18 Artisans Hand Craft Gallery artisanshand.com 89 ArtisTree Community Arts Center and Gallery Painting, Landscapes artistreevt.org 72 Brandon Artists Guild Exhibiting Vermont Artists brandonartistsguild.org 34 Collective - the Art of Craft Cooperative Gallery collective-theartofcraft.com 71 Stephanie Stouffer Studio and Gallery Stephanie Stouffer Decorative Artwork stephaniestouffer.com 42 Vermont Artisan Designs & Gallery 2 Craft Gallery BuyVermontArt.com 56 White River Craft Center Studios, Exhibits whiterivercraftcenter.org 77 Creative Space Gallery Many Media creativespacegallery.org 20 Emile A. Gruppe Gallery Emilie G. Alexander Fine Art, Crafts emilegruppegallery.com 11 Epoch - 18 Vermont Artisans Cooperative Gallery epochvermont.com 46 Gallery at the VAULT Art Gallery galleryvault.org 62 Kent Museum Exhibit, Celebration kentscorner.org 87 Mad River Glass Gallery David & Melanie Leppla Blown Glass madriverglassgallery.com 81 JOHN BURKE PHOTO Debora Coombs working on one of her stained glass designs. 5 FRANKLIN AND GRAND ISLE COUNTIES Information Center A. Grand Isle Art Works 259 Rte 2, Grand Isle VT 05458 (802) 378-4591 2 1 GRAND ISLE ORLEANS FRANKLIN 1. Cold Hollow Sculpture Park - David Stromeyer. Large iron sculpture set in rolling meadows. 4280 Boston Post Rd, Enosburg Falls VT 05450. (512) 333-2119. From Bakersfield, head north on Rte 108. After about 1.8 miles, take a slight right onto Boston Post Road and proceed uphill on Boston Post Rd for 4.1 miles. The driveway at 4280 Boston Post Rd will be on left and is marked by Big Steel Nut (a sculpture with “CHSP” painted on it). Mailboxes with house numbers are on the right. The house is 100 yds up the drive on the left. Parking area is beyond the house, on the right hand 102 side and behind the Welcome Shed. Bakersfield 3 A 103 4 CHITTENDEN LAMOILLE 9 10 6 C 7 5 2. Meta Strick. Art dolls, paintings, ornaments, oddities. PO Box 76, Sheldon VT 104 105 05483. Studio Location: 460 Cronin Rd, Fairfield 101 100 P VT 05455. (802) 527-7846. From99St 98 Albans, go east on Rte 36 for about 6.7 miles to Fairfield 106 Center. Turn left at Fairfield Center, onto North Rd. Travel about 3.7 miles. Turn left onto Pond Rd. Go one mile and turn right onto Cronin Rd, CALE directly across from Reynolds Rd, and travel 0.5 mile. Bear right at the Y. Park in front of the log house and log studio. 8 B 11 12 13 18 17 3. Red Cottage Studio - Joan Therese Hayes. Watercolor, acrylic landscape, atmospheric and colorful. 10 Eagle Camp Rd, South Hero VT 05486. (603) 305-8731. In Burlington head 95 Turn 96 onto Rte 2 north on I-89 and take exit 17. and travel west toward the Champlain Islands for about 10.5 miles. Turn left onto Ferry road, 87 which is Rte 314, and travel for 0.7 mile. Turn left onto Camp Rd and watch for yellow signs. 107 86 14 15 83 84 88 94 Vermont Hand Crafters 85 19 82 16 L 22 93 92 fine craft & art show 23 24 Waltham 79 78 25 N PRESENTS: 80 20 6 M 90 81 21 D 89 91 WASHINGTON November 21–23, 2014 Sheraton Hotel, Burlington, VT Fri. 10–8, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 10–5 800-373-5429 • vermonthandcrafters.com $1 OFF ENTRY WITH THIS AD 27 28 26 ADDISON CHITTENDEN COUNTY Information Center B. Frog Hollow Gallery 85 Church St, Burlington VT 05401 (802) 863-6458 C. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery 22 Barber Farm Rd, Jericho VT 05465 (802) 899-3211 4. Ye Olde Sign Shoppe - Bill and Jen Kaigle. Handpainted wood signs, vintage, country. 30 Railroad St, Milton VT 05468. (802) 893-7387. From Rte 7 near Lake Arrowhead and the dam, turn up Main St. Drive 0.5 mile and take the first right after the railroad tracks, onto Railroad St. Our studio is the fifth on the left, a yellow farmhouse with a long red barn in the back. Studio is in the barn. Park in marked spots. 5. Stephen Beattie Photography - Stephen Beattie. Large framed photographic prints and cards. 192 Pleasant Ave, Burlington VT 05408. (802) 863-5154. In Burlington, follow Main St (Rte 2) to the waterfront. Take a right onto Battery St and go north. From the Burlington Police Station, take North Ave, north, 3.1 miles. Turn left onto Starr Farm Rd, go 0.5 miles, and take the third left onto Pleasant Ave. #192 is the eighth house on the right. 6. Howard Nelson Riley. American primitive folk art. PO Box 97, Essex Junction VT 05453. Studio Location: 1610 Troy Avenue, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester VT 05466. (802) 324-1144. Located on Rte 15 between Colchester and Winooski. Look for yellow signs. 7. Ginny Joyner. Watercolor paintings, beautiful and detailed. 504 Dalton Drive, Unit B, Colchester VT 05446. (802) 655-0899. On I-89 traveling north take exit 15 and turn right off the exit ramp toward Essex. Count five traffic lights to the entrance of Fort Ethan Allen. Turn left into the fort and make an immediate right turn onto Dalton Drive by two large brick columns. My studio is at the corner of Dalton Dr. and King Street. Turn left onto King Street and left again into the parking lot behind the building. The studio entrance is at the back of the building where you parked. 8. Pika Works - Joan MacKenzie. Paintings, prints, cards, magnets, whimsy. 7 Lavoie Drive, Essex Junction VT 05452. (802) 879-1131. 7 Lavoie Drive is a condo unit in Whitcomb Heights ll in Essex Junction. From the 5 Corners in Essex Junction, head south on Rte 2A to South St (2nd light). Turn right onto South St and go to the stop sign. Bear left to continue on South St. The next cross street will be Lavoie Dr to the left and Wilkinson to the right. Turn left and find me in the second duplex building on the right, the left side of the building. From Tafts Corners in Williston, take Rte 2A north across the Winooski River to South St (3rd light). Turn left at South St and follow directions above. 9. George Scatchard Pottery - George Scatchard. Bowls, vases, mugs, bakeware, pitchers. 958 Rte 15, Underhill VT 05489. (802) 899-2181. My studio is on the west side of Rte 15, half way between Cambridge and Underhill Flats. 10. Gerald K. Stoner - Gerry Stoner. Whimsical, graceful, welded steel sculpture. 185 River Rd, Underhill VT 05489. (802) 8995313. From Jolley’s Store on Rte 15 in Jericho, travel toward River Rd. Take the first right onto River Rd and drive 1.9 miles. Find us in the blue farmhouse with red doors at 185 River Rd. 11. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery. Serving as headquarters for state maps and exhibits of local area artists. 22 Barber Farm Road, Jericho VT 05465. (802) 899-3211. On I-89 take exit 11 and go west very briefly on Rte 2. At the stoplight bear right onto Rte 117. Proceed 2.5 miles then turn right onto Barber Farm Road. Go 2.3 miles and the gallery is on your left in the barn complex behind a large white colonial farmhouse, six large solar panels in the field on the left. 12. Dianne Shullenberger. Layered fabric collage and colored pencil. 228 Nashville Rd, Jericho VT 05465. (802) 899-4993. From I-89 take exit 11 and look for Rte 117. At the corner of Rte 117 and Governor Peck Rd (Blue Flame Gas Co.), turn right onto Governor Peck Rd and travel to the end. Turn left onto Browns Trace Rd and travel 1 mile. Turn right at Maple Corner Farm Stables onto Nashville Rd. After 2 miles find us in a large farm house on the right. Our site is the historic homestead of Snowflake Bentley. 13. Meinhardt Design Inc - Jean Meinhardt. Hand-thrown porcelain pottery, microcrystalline glazes. 202 Murray Drive, Richmond VT 05477. (802) 434-2409. From exit 11 on I-89, turn onto Rte 2 and travel east toward Richmond. Continue straight through the traffic light in Richmond and go about 3 miles. Look for a red barn on the right. Murray Drive is opposite the barn. Turn left onto Murray Drive and go to the top. Traveling west on Rte 2 from Waterbury, go 0.5 mile past Jonesville and see the red barn on the left, Murray Drive on the right. Go to the top of the drive. 14. Huntington River Smithy - Jim Fecteau. Hooks, lighting, hardware, gates, hangers. 1735 Main Rd, Huntington VT 05462. (802) 434-3871. From I-89 north or south, take Richmond exit 11. Go south on Rte 2 towards Richmond. At traffic light take a right onto Bridge Street. Go over RR tracks, river, and by Round Church (on the left). Bear right around corner. Go about 5 miles towards Huntington. You will see a green sign for Texas Hill Rd. (on the right). A quarter mile past Texas Hill Rd, on the left, is my shop / house. Wood finish on both buildings. Shop has sign on the front and 1735. 15. Daryl V. Storrs Artworks - Daryl Storrs. Landscapes, jewelry, woodcuts, pastels, color. 235 Bridge St, Huntington VT 05462. (802) 434-5040. From I-89 north or south, take Richmond exit 11. Go south on Rte 2 towards Richmond. At traffic light take a right onto Bridge Street. Go over RR tracks, river, and by Round Church (on the left). Bear right around corner. Go about 6.5 miles to Huntington. Pass Beaudry’s Store and turn left onto Bridge St and cross the bridge. My house is the third on the left with the studio in the red barn next to the house. 16. Vermont Hardwood Sculpture - J.H. Clarke. Burls, hard maple, black cherry, butternut. 731 Gore Rd, Starksboro VT 05487. (802) 453-2681. Coming from Huntington Center, continue about five miles and pass the Hanksville Graveyard (on the right). Continue for 0.75 mile further to the studio on the right. From Waitsfield, take Rte 17 over Appalachian Gap to Gore Rd at the bottom of the mountain. Turn right onto Gore Rd and travel for 0.5 mile to the studio. From Bristol, follow Rte 17 north to the Jerusalem store and continue for 4 miles. Take a left onto Gore Rd and travel for 0.5 mile to the studio. 17. The Lyna Lou Line - Lyna Lou Nordstrom. Monotypes, collographs, silkscreen, fabric art. 1260 Pond Rd, Shelburne VT 05482. (802) 658-0019. (802) 310- 6579. Pond Road is off of Rt. 116 or Dorset Street in Shelburne. The studios are 1.2 miles on Pond Road from either direction. Large sculptures are set into the field next to the road. 18. Shelburne Craft Center - Pottery and Wood demonstrations and sale. 64 Harbor Rd, Shelburne VT 05482. (802) 985-3648. On I-89 take exit 13 and travel to the junction with Rte 7. Go left onto Rte 7 and travel to the center of Shelburne. At the traffic light go right onto Harbor Rd and find us at #64. 7 12 107 ADDISON COUNTY 95 96 13 18 17 86 14 15 87 Center Information 83 84 D. Art on Main 94 88 25 Main St, Bristol VT 05443 (802) 453-4032 N 85 91 Furniture - Kit Clark. Custom 19.89Kit Clark 90 studio furniture, 93 beds, tables, chairs. 997 Four Winds Rd, 92 N. Ferrisburgh VT 05473. M233-9015. From Rte 7 near Charlotte, turn (802) left onto Old Hollow Rd and travel for 0.8 mile. Take the first right onto Four Winds Rd and travel for 0.2 mile to find us on the right. 19 82 16 81 21 80 20 D L 22 23 24 Waltham 79 78 25 27 28 WASHINGTON ADDISON 26 29 30 31 77 K 32 34 36 33 35 75 74 E 73 N. Chittenden 21. Dale Helms Fine Furniture - Dale Helms. Custom contemporary furniture. 2886 Mountain Rd, Bristol VT 05443. (802) 453-5798. Traveling south, take Rte 116 through Hinesburg. Just south of the village, as Rte 116 curves sharply left, go straight onto Silver St. Follow Silver St. for about 6 miles to Monkton Ridge. Turn left onto States Prison Hollow Rd thatORANGE is just past the Monkton General Store. Go about 1.2 miles to a crossroads and turn right onto Mountain Rd and travel for 2.9 miles to 2886 Mountain Rd. The shop is on the right, visible from the road. From the south, from the junction of Rte 7 and 17 in New Haven, take Rte 17 east about 5 miles to a blinking light. Turn left 76 at the light onto Burpee Rd and travel until it ends at a stop sign. Turn left and go for about 3 miles and turn right onto Mountain Rd. Travel 2.3 miles. The shop will be on your left. 22. Robert Compton Pottery - Robert Compton and Christine Homer. Handthrown functional and decorative pottery. 2662 N 116 Rd, Bristol VT 05443. (802) 453-3778. We are located 5 miles north from the village of Bristol on Rte 116. WINDSOR 23. Art on Main. Artist cooperative, works in many media. 25 Main St, Bristol VT 05443. (802) 453-4032.JWe are in the red building, one block east72of the traffic light on Bristol’s Main St, across 71 the street from the National Bank of 70 Middlebury. RUTLAND F 37 38 24. ARTSight Studios and Gallery. Paintings, mixed media, monotypes, jewelry. 6 South St, Bristol VT 05443. (802) 578-8231. From the north or the south you will be coming into Bristol on Route 116. At the only69set of lights in Bristol turn south onto South Street. ARTSight Studios and Gallery will be the second white building on your left. Park anywhere on the street or behind the building. 40 39 41 8 20. Creative Space - Fine art, photographs, furniture, pottery. 229 Main St, Vergennes VT 05491. (802) 877-3850. From Rte 7, turn onto 22A South and proceed one mile into downtown Vergennes. Pass two traffic lights, and the gallery will be located on your left just after the corner of Green Street, between Everywear (clothing store) and Malabar. 68 66 25. John Filan Woodworking and Photography - John Filan. Unique wooden serving boards, photography. 291 Sheep Farm Rd, Weybridge VT 05753. (207) 776-3391. From Rte 7 north or south in Middlebury, take Rte 125W through town (Main Street) to Rte 23 (Weybridge Road). Go 1.1 miles on Rte 23 to Sheep Farm Road on the right. Go 0.3 miles on Sheep Farm Road to third driveway on the left. 31. True Water Gallery - Molly Hawley. Portraits, landscapes, abstracts, fabric art. PO Box 28, 1266 Rte 125, Ripton VT 05766. (802) 388-4447. Studio is on Rte 125, one building east of the Ripton store, in the Old Blacksmith Shop, on the south side of the street. Park in front or beside the building, or in the driveway at the blue house with yellow trim next door or in the Chipman Inn parking lot across the street. 26. Trillium Art & Beyond - Yinglei Zhang. Traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, landscape, birds and flowers. 56 High St, Middlebury VT 05753. (802) 388-8229. High St is the street behind Swift House Inn. From Rte 7 traveling north, pass Methodist Church on your right, turn right at traffic light onto Stewart Lane. From Rte 7 traveling south, turn left at traffic light onto Stewart Lane, turn left onto High St and travel to the end. Look for yellow Open Studio signs. 32. John Chiles Glass - John Chiles. Vases, bowls, pitchers, ornaments, tumblers. 690 Rte 73, Orwell VT 05760. (802) 948-2209. From Rutland, take Rte 4 west to exit 4, Rte 30. Take Rte 30 north for 13 miles to Rte 73 west. Turn left, west, onto Rte 73 and travel for 3 miles to the studio. Look for a white house and farm buildings on the right. There is a large black mailbox just before the driveway (#690). national celebration of 27. Danforth Pewter Workshop and Store - Judi and Fred Danforth. Watch pewter being made. 52 Seymour St, Middlebury VT 05753. (802) 388-0098. On Rte 7, just north of Middlebury, turn at the light onto Elm St. Go straight through the four way stop, where Elm becomes Seymour St, and proceed under the railroad bridge. Bear right and Danforth is 100 yards ahead on the right. hand made functional and decorative objects, also known as “craft”, and the people who create them. 28. Phoebe Stone - Paintings, children’s books, pastels, illustrations. 52 N. Pleasant St, Middlebury VT 05753. (802) 989-2144. Traveling south on Rte 7, the studio is located on Rte 7, four houses beyond the first traffic light in Middlebury, on the right side of the street. Traveling north on Rte 7, pass the town green and Middlebury Inn and continue north for 1.5 blocks. The studio will be on the left. Visit the studios of those who make functional artwork and gain an appreciation for this 29. Norma Jean Rollet - Pastels, oils, puzzles, paintings. 185 Cottage Lane, Middlebury VT 05753. (802) 989-5607. From Rte 7, south of Middlebury town center, turn right into the new Peoples Bank access road and follow to the end of the parking area. Enter the traffic circle and take the second right onto Cottage Lane. My studio is in the third house on the right. 30. Mike Mayone Fine Art - Mike Mayone. Paintings, prints, note cards, realism, landscapes. 8 Case St, Middlebury VT 05753. (802) 388-7401. From Middlebury, go south on Rte 7 about 3+ miles, then left onto Rte 125 east towards East Middlebury for 0.5 mile. At the 4 way stop, go left between the post office and general store onto Rte 116N (Case St.), to the 4th house on the right, a single story with a white picket fence (8 Case St). Studio is upstairs in the blue barn in back. From the central VT/ Rte 100 area, take Rte 125 in Hancock and go west over the mountain (about 15.5 scenic miles) to the intersection with Rte. 116. Go right and follow above directions American Craft Week is a KIDS + ADULTS MAKE YOUR OWN owner of a bowl, chair, quilt, BLOWN sculpture, journal, knife, or ORNAMENT pleasure of GLASS John Chiles Glass 690 Route 73 Orwell challenge. Become the www.johnchilesglass.com floorcloth, and share the using something well designed, original, and made by hand. vermontvacation.com/craftweek 9 K 32 34 36 33 35 75 74 E RUTLAND COUNTY 76 Information Centers 73 E. Brandon Artists Guild 7 Center St (Rte 7), Brandon VT 05733 (802) 247-4956 N. Chittenden WINDSOR RUTLAND F. Chaffee Arts Center J 75 Merchants Row, Rutland VT 05701 72 (802) 775-0356 71 F 37 70 38 33. Medana Gabbard Gallery - Medana Gabbard. Folk art paintings, mosaics, landscapes. PO Box 130, 1340 Grove St, Brandon VT 05733. (623) 293-3977. Located on Rte 7 which 69 is Grove St. If traveling south we are about 1 mile north of Brandon town center. 40 39 34. The Brandon Artists Guild. Cooperative gallery for Vermont artists and artisans. 7 Center St (Rte 7), Brandon VT 05733. (802) 24768 Located in the center of Brandon. 4956. 41 66 42 44 45 35. Joan Curtis. Mixed-media artwork. 10 Union St,67Brandon VT 05733. (802) 247-4337. Travel on Rte 7 to Brandon. Find me in the center, just south of the town green, toward the southwest in the second house on the left, on Union St, opposite the Hannaford parking lot. 65 64 63 43 62 61 60 46 G 59 Stacie Mincher Designs - Stacie Mincher. 37. Recycled zipper art and jewelry. 7 Kingsley Court, Rutland VT 05701. (802) 989-6655. On Main St (Rte 7 and Rte 4) in Rutland, headed south, turn right onto West Street. Turn right onto Pine St and follow until Kingsley Court. Turn left onto Kingsley Court, across from Maple Village. Go past the apartment buildings on the right and I am in the gray house with the front porch. WINDHAM 47 I 36. Smith-Hunter Studio - Susan SmithHunter. Ceramic sculpture, mosaics, pottery. 4 Railroad Ave, Brandon VT 05733. (802) 3533485. From Rte 7 traveling north, turn left onto Union St. Travel for three blocks to railroad tracks and make an abrupt right onto Railroad Avenue. I am located behind the Granary. Look for the mosaic mailbox post and studio behind the stucco house #4. 48 38. Merwin Gallery - Tom Merwin. Oils on canvas, sumi ink drawings. 557 Main St, Castleton VT 05735. (802) 468-2592. Located on the south side of Rte 4A/Main St, in Castleton, next to the Blue Cat Bistro. 54 53 52 58 57 BENNINGTON 55 49 51 50 10 39. Rising Meadow Pottery - Diane Rosenmiller and Nicholas Seidner. Utilitarian stoneware and porcelain pottery. 50 West St, 56Middletown Springs VT 05757. (802) 235-9429. H town of Middletown Springs, from the In the intersection of Rtes 140 and 133, take Rte 140 (West St) 0.2 mile to the fifth driveway on the right side of the road. Look for our sign. 40. Nature’s Turn, LLC - Gerry Martin. Woodturned bowls and vessels. 998 Lincoln Hill Rd, Shrewsbury VT 05738. (802) 492-2244. From Rte 7, drive 3 miles south of Rutland to the junction with Rte 103. Turn on Rte 103 and travel southeast for 2.8 miles and turn left on Lincoln Hill Rd. Continue 1 mile over crest of hill and turn right on to private drive for 996 and 998 Lincoln Hill Rd. Shop is 0.25 mile straight ahead. 41. The Potter Stone - David Stone. Burnished, carved, stoneware, earthenware pottery. 1735 Rte 103, Cuttingsville VT 05738. (802) 492-2301. From Rte 7 turn onto Rte 103. Travel about 6 miles. The studio is located on the right side in a grey building with red metal roof. We are directly across from the entrance to Old Turnpike Rd in East Wallingford. From the south travel north on Rte 103. When entering Mount Holly, look for the junction with Rte 140 and continue north for 1.8 miles. We are on the left side directly across from the entrance to Old Turnpike Rd in East Wallingford. The studio is grey with green trim. 42. Stephanie Stouffer Studio and Gallery - Stephanie Stouffer. Decorative prints, tapestries, rugs, cards. 250 Maple Hill Rd, Belmont VT 05730. (802) 259-2686. From Rutland going south on Rte 103 turn right at blinking light at Belmont Rd. Travel 2.5 miles to Belmont Store. Continue straight on Maple Hill Rd. Studio and Gallery are located in the 4th house on the right. Sign at the foot of the driveway. 43. Bob Gasperetti, Furniture Makers - Bob Gasperetti. Handmade custom furniture, original and reproduction. 848 South End Rd, Mount Tabor VT 05253. (802) 293-5195. Traveling south on Rte 7, go 2.1 miles past the main intersection into Danby. Turn left onto South End Rd. Traveling north on Rte 7, go 2.3 miles past the entrance to Emerald Lake State Park and turn right onto South End Rd. On South End Rd we are 0.9 mile on the right. 44. Dry Brook Studio - Heidi Hammell. Studio featuring 2” x 2” found object collages. 134 Bauer Rd, West Pawlet VT 05775. (802) 645-9051. From Rte 30, turn onto Rte 153. Follow Rte 153 through the town of West Pawlet south toward Rupert. About 1.0 mile outside of town is a dirt road on the left called Heatherington Road. Turn onto Heatherington Rd and follow it until it forks. Turn onto the right fork, which is Bauer Road. I am the second house on the right on Bauer Road. 45. Vermont Harvest Folk Art - Doreen Frost. Handcrafted needlework and mohair bears. 131 VT Rte 153, West Pawlet VT 05775. (802) 645-9543. Traveling south on Rte 153, find us about 2 miles from West Pawlet Village in the last house before the Rupert town line. MEDANA GABBARD GALLERY American Folk Art Paintings Fine Art Mosaics Contemporary Art Located one mile North of Brandon on Rte. 7 802-247-5520 www.medanagabbard.com BENNINGTON COUNTY Information Center G. Epoch - 18 Vermont Artisans 4927 Main St Manchester Center VT 05255 (802) 768-9711 46. Epoch - 18 Vermont Artisans. Sophisticated, fine craft, whimsical, artful. 4927 Main St, Manchester Center VT 05255. (802) 768-9711. In Manchester Center, find us on Main ST/Rte 7A on the same side of the street as the Northshire Bookstore. 47. Battenkill River Pottery - Jessica Phillips. Ceramics, clay flutes, bowls, vases, jewelry. 3456 Rte 7A, Arlington VT 05250. (802) 379-5712. On Rte 7 take exit 3. At the intersection of Rte 313 and Rte 7A, take a right onto Rte 7A north toward Arlington. Drive 0.9 miles. We will be on the right before you get to the center of Arlington. Studio is in the back in the barn. 48. Ray Finan Furniture Studio - Ray Finan. Custom designed wood furniture. 269 Old Depot Rd, Arlington VT 05250. (802) 681-5393. On Rte 7 take exit 3 and travel west on Rte 313 until it ends at Historic Rte 7A. Turn left and travel south on Rte 7A for about 1 mile. Turn left onto Old Depot Rd. My studio is 0.8 miles down Old Depot Rd on the right. 49. Coombs Criddle Associates - Debora Coombs. Handpainted stained glass windows. 359 Rue Madeline, Readsboro VT 05350. (802) 423-5640. Searsburg is located on Rte 9 about 10 miles east of Bennington and 20 miles west of Brattleboro. In Searsburg, at the junction of Rtes 9 and 8, go south on Rte 8 for about 5 miles until you come to a T junction. Turn right onto Rte 8/100 (sign says Stamford and North Adams) and travel about a mile. Turn left onto Rue Madeline, a gravel road. Go 0.3 of a mile to the studio, a blue-gray contemporary building on the left. 50. Mary Angus and K. William LeQuier Readsboro Glassworks. Handblown glass and glass sculpture. 6954 Main St, Readsboro VT 05350. (802) 423-7706. Traveling south on Rte 100 from Whitingham, we are located in the center of Readsboro, one and a half blocks past the Readsboro Inn, on the left hand side of Main St, lower level. OCTOBER 11 & 12 CHAFFEEARTCENTER.ORG 11 69 40 39 41 Information Center 68 66 42 65 67 64 63 43 62 61 60 46 G I H. Vermont Artisan Designs & Gallery 2 106 Main St. Brattleboro VT 05301 (802) 257-7044 51. Handmade at the Academy - Carol Mandracchia. Handmade textile creations, quilts, yarns. PO Box 246, 117 Academy Rd, Jacksonville VT 05342. (802) 368-2658. From the West: Take Rte 9 to Wilmington. Take Rte 100 south to Jacksonville. Stay on Rt. 100 South. From the East: Take Rte 9 west to Rte 100 south to Jacksonville. Stay on Rte 100S. From the South: Take I-91 north to exit 26 to Rte 2. Go left on Colrain-Shelburne Rd. Continue to Rte 112 north to Jacksonville, VT and Rte 100S. 52. Eric Sprenger Fine Woodwork - Eric Sprenger. Handmade, original, contemporary furniture. 72 Castle Hill Rd, Wilmington VT 05363. (802) 464-8392. In the center of Wilmington, Rte 9 intersects with Rte 100. At the intersection, turn onto South Main St which jogs slightly left and becomes Castle Hill Rd. Travel about 0.3 mile to my studio on the left. 59 WINDHAM 47 WINDHAM COUNTY 53. Green Mountain Pressed Flowers - Ellie Roden. Pressed flower creations; originals, prints, cards and bookmarks. 32 Ray Hill Rd, Wilmington VT 05363. (802) 464-5265. On I-91 take exit 2 in Brattleboro. Go west on Rte 9 for 18 miles. Go through the traffic light in the center of Wilmington and take an immediate right turn at Dot’s Restaurant onto Ray Hill Rd. My house is the fifth house on the left, white with green shutters. The studio is around the back. 48 54 53 52 58 57 BENNINGTON 55 49 51 50 56 H 54. Stonepuddles - Frank Sprague. Garden art, birdbaths, benches, metals. 22 Stowe Hill Rd, Wilmington VT 05363. (802) 380-4398. In Wilmington at the only red light at the junction of Rte 9 and Rte 100N, go north on Rte 100, 0.5 mile to a slight right on to Stowe Hill Rd. Travel 0.2 mile to the big red shop on the left. 55. Jason E. Breen, Fine and Custom Woodwork - Jason Breen. Furniture, turnings, woodenware, accessories, cabinetry. 1197 Bonnyvale Rd, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 257-9993. From Rte 9W, turn south onto Bonnyvale Rd. Go 2.3 miles up and over a very steep hill. Driveway is on the right, up hill. Shop is on the right at the top of the driveway. 56. Vermont Artisan Designs & Gallery 2. Distinct, unique, eclectic Vermont crafts. 106 Main St, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 257-7044. From I-91, take exit 1 and go east on Rte 5 to Main St. Find us on the left side once the street levels out. Additional parking behind the gallery. 12 57. Stephen Procter Ceramics - Stephen Procter. Monumental stoneware vessels, gifts, tableware. 76 Cotton Mill Hill, Studio C-119, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 490-4983. On I-91, take exit 1 and turn north onto Canal St/Rte 5 toward downtown. Turn right at the stoplight onto Fairground Rd, pass the high school and the town garage. Bear left at the small triangle and stop sign, onto South Main St. Turn sharply right at the stop sign onto Cotton Mill Hill. Turn left into the parking lot and drive between the two buildings to your left. My studio is at the far end of the building on your left. 58. Orchard Street Pottery - Walter Slowinski. Woodfired salt-glazed pottery, branch handles. 658 Orchard St, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 257-1030. On I-91, take exit 2 onto Rte 9. Travel west on Rte 9, 0.1 mile and turn right onto Orchard St., the second street on the right. Travel north for 1.1 miles. The studio is on the left in the old brown barn, first house past the cemetery. 59. Saxtons River Gallery - Clare Adams. Oil paintings, monoprints, block prints, landscapes. 18 Main St, Saxtons River VT 05154. (802) 344-0062. Located in the village of Saxtons River, west of Bellows Falls, on Rte 121, the studio/gallery is at 18 Main St on the first floor of a large white clapboard building next to a pub. Visit our website for Open Studio Weekend and even more. 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Vermont Crafts Council Mission: 10-5 pm. Saturday and Sunday October 4 and 5, 2014 Studios Open 89 90 91 93 92 M 82 WINDSOR AND ORANGE COUNTIES 81 80 L Information Centers 79 78 I. Gallery at the VAULT 68 Main St., Springfield VT 05156 (802) 885-7111 WASHINGTON J. Collective - The Art of Craft 47 Central St, Woodstock VT 05091 (802) 457-1298 N ORANGE 77 K 75 74 76 73 WINDSOR J 72 71 70 69 40 41 68 66 65 67 64 63 62 61 60 16 60. Bonnie’s Bundles Dolls - Bonnie Watters. Original, handmade, heirloom, cloth dolls. 250 North St, Rte 103N, Chester VT 05143. (802) 875-2114. From the center of Chester, at the intersection of Rte 103 and Rte 11, take Rte 103 north for one mile to the Stone Village (a cluster of ten historic stone structures). Our stone house/ studio is the last one on the right, diagonally opposite the First Universalist Parish. 61. Sage Jewelry - Michele Bargfrede. Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry and accessories. 78 The Common, Chester VT 05143. (802) 875-7243. From Rte 11, look for the Green or Common in Chester. Turn at the end of the Common near Country Treasures, (the Common traffic is one way). You will pass the Fullerton Inn, Misty Valley Books, and Barrett and Valley Real Estate. Sage Jewelry is located in the same building as DaVallia, at the back of the building down a small walkway. enden 42 K. White River Craft Center 50 Randolph Ave, Randolph VT 05060 (802) 728-8912 I 62. Gallery at the VAULT - Vermont State Craft Center. Local and regional fine arts, exceptional artisans. 68 Main St, Springfield VT 05156. (802) 885-7111. From I-91, take exit 7 and travel west 3.8 miles on Rte 11 into downtown Springfield. VAULT will be on your right, at #68 Main Street, next to “56 Main, The Restaurant”. From Chester, take Rte 11 east into downtown Springfield. VAULT will be on your left. 63. Robert Sydorowich Artist - Robert Sydorowich. Original Vermont landscape paintings. 4219 E Hill Rd, Andover VT 05143. (802) 875-3154. From Ludlow, take Rte 100 south for 3 miles and turn left on Andover Road. Go 2 miles to the studio. From Chester, at the green, take Rte 11 west 3.6 miles. Go right on Andover Rd for 3 miles, make a right on East Hill Rd, and go 4.2 miles to the studio. 64. Rich DeTrano Woodturner - Rich DeTrano. Woodturnings, hollow vessels, demonstrations, tools. 488 Andover Rd, Ludlow VT 05149. (802) 228-8894. Take Rte 103 in Ludlow to Rte 100S for about 2 miles to a left fork at Andover Rd. Take Andover Rd for about 1 mile to #488 on the right. 65. Little Cricket Photography - Janie Dumas. Bold, dramatic, detailed, expressive photography. 22 Smith St, Ludlow VT. 05149. (802) 558-6323. From Rte 103, Main St in the middle of Ludlow, turn at the light onto N Depot St and then right onto Smith St. Find us on the left side of the street. The photo gallery is in the building at the end of the driveway. 66. Clear Lake Furniture Makers - Brent Karner. Hardwood furniture showroom, upholstery, workshop. 322 Rte 100 North, Ludlow VT 05149. (802) 228-8395. We are minutes from Okemo Mountain. From Rte 103 north, take Rte 100 north. Clear Lake Furniture is 0.5 mile up on the right - a big red barn, clearly marked. 67. Robert O’Brien Watercolors - Robert O’Brien. Watercolor paintings and prints. 2811 Weathersfield Center Rd, Perkinsville VT 05151. (802) 263-9394. Take exit 8 on I-91 and turn west onto Rte 131 for about 2 miles. Turn left on Weathersfield Center Rd, and go up the hill for 2.5 miles to the studio that is on the left in a red house. 68. Rockledge Farm Woodworks - Scott Duffy. Hand-crafted wood furniture and home accessories. 58 Ascutney Basin Road, Weathersfield, VT 05062. (800) 653-2700. From I-89, take exit 1 and go west on Rte 4 until it meets Rte 106 in Woodstock. Go south on Rte 106 for 15.3 miles. Turn left on Ascutney Basin Rd. From exit 8 on I-91, go west on Rte 131 for 7 miles to the junction of Rtes 131 and 106. Turn right on Rte 106 and travel for 2.5 miles to Ascutney Basin Rd. Watch for our sign. 69. Vermont Stone Cross Company - Kenny Hamblin IV. Benches, birdbaths, vases, lamps, frames. PO Box 33, Hartland VT 05049. (802) 436-2526. Located at 24 Hamblin Rd, Hartland. On I-91 take exit 9 (Hartland). If traveling south on I-91, take a right. IIf traveling north on I-91, take a left off the exit. Drive 0.5 mile to Rice Rd on the left. Turn left onto Rice Rd and travel for about 2.5 miles to Hamblin Hill Rd. Turn left and our studio is at the end of that road, about 0.25 mile. 70. Deborah Falls - Elegant, luminous, botanical paintings on silk. 25 Grout Rd, Hartland VT 05048. (802) 356-4116. From I-91S take exit 9. Turn right and go to Hartland 3 Corners. Go straight through the stop sign onto the Quechee Rd and travel for 4.7 miles. Turn right onto Grout Rd. Travel on Grout Rd for 0.5 mile to #27, on the left. The studio is a white cape home with a big brown barn next to it. 71. Collective - the Art of Craft. Metal, clay, fiber, wood, glass. 47 Central St, Woodstock VT 05091. (802) 457-1298. On I-89 take exit 1 and turn onto Rte 4. Head west toward Woodstock and go about 8 miles. Look for us on the left. We are on the street level in the Stone building across from the Post Office on the Kedron River. 72. ArtisTree Community Arts Center and Gallery - Adrian Tans, Gallery Director. Painting and sculpture spanning many genres. 2095 Pomfret Rd, Pomfret VT 05067. (802) 457-3500. From Woodstock, go north on Rte 12. After passing Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, the Mt. Tom Farmer’s Market, and ArtisTree’s former facility, you will arrive at a fork in the road. Turn right here onto Pomfret Rd and travel for 2 miles. When the road splits again at Teago’s General Store, take a right. Artistree Community Arts Center and Gallery will be immediately on the left, next to the Pomfret Town Library. 73. Stone Revival - Julian Isaacson. Works in the round, marble, hardwood, tiles. 1354 Rte 100. Stockbridge VT 05772. (802) 746-8110. From Rutland, travel east on Rte 4 and turn north onto Rte 100. Go 10 miles on Rte 100 and we are on the right. From I-89, take exit 3, go west on Rte 107, bear left at the juncture of Rte 107 and Rte 100, and we are 0.5 mile on the left. From Waitsfield, travel south on Rte 100 about 25 miles and find us on the left. 31 s t A N N U A L Weston Craft Show October 10, 11, 12–10 am–5 pm Adult Admission $8 7ESTON0LAYHOUSE2TEs7ESTON64 www.westoncraftshow.com 74. Frog Song Designs - Andrea Trzaskos. Pottery, dinnerware, wall tiles, sculpture. 1887 River St, Bethel VT 05032. (802) 3453099. From Bethel, follow Rte 107W / Rte 12S (traveling toward Killington). Studio is about 2 miles from downtown Bethel at the Locust Creek intersection. From Barnard, follow Rte 12N to the intersection of Rte 107 and find the studio about 6 miles from Silver Lake. 75. Naught Hill Pottery - Grace Pejouhy and Evan Williams. Functional wheel-thrown, hand decorated pottery. 388 Woodland Rd, Bethel VT 05032. (802) 234-5114. From the center of Bethel, head north on Rte 12. Proceed across the stone bridge past the churches on Pleasant St. Do not take the sharp right but instead continue straight onto Sand Hill Road. Continue past the town garage on the left. After the S-turn (go slowly) take a right onto Woodland Rd. Continue up Woodland Rd until you see our woodfired kiln. 76. Two Potters - Becca and Nathan Webb. Woodfired stoneware pottery, two chambered wood kiln. 123 Scammell Lane, Bethel VT 05032. (802) 234-1320. On I-89, take exit 3 for Bethel/Rte 107. Turn right onto 107 W, towards the town of Bethel. Just under 2 miles from the highway turn right onto Christian Hill Rd, just past Poulos Insurance. Drive for 0.5 mile, and turn right down Scammel Lane. Studio is at the end of the short lane, with a large kiln shed beyond. 77. White River Craft Center - Kimball House. Photography, weaving, woodworking. 50 Randolph Ave, Randolph VT 05060. (802) 728-8912. Take I-89 exit 4 and go west (downhill) on Rte 66 for 2.5 miles to the stop sign. After Cumberland Farms, bear left onto Rte 12, and into Randolph. At the end of the downtown block, turn left onto Merchant’s Row, go through the stop sign and straight ahead onto Randolph Avenue. The White River Craft Center is on the hill straight ahead. oi 17 WASHINGTON COUNTY Information Centers 102 103 N 97 LAMOILLE 9 104 105 101 100 99 98 106 P L. Artisan’s Gallery 20 Bridge St, Waitsfield VT 05673 (802) 496-6256 M. Artisans Hand 89 Main St, Montpelier VT 05602 CALEDONIA (802) 229-9492 10 C 11 12 107 13 95 96 86 14 15 87 83 84 88 85 89 M 82 16 90 94 N 91 93 92 81 80 L 22 79 78 ADDISON 1 ORANGE 77 K E 73 18 N. Chittenden 78. Moosewalk Studios and Gallery - Gary Eckhart and Roarke Sharlow. Watercolor paintings, photography, and giclee prints. 200 Orion Rd, Warren VT 05674. (802) 5832224. Travel on Rte 100 to Warren. Turn onto Lincoln Gap Rd, opposite Country Motor Cars. Travel west on Lincoln Gap Rd for 2 miles to our studio/gallery sign, hanging on a mailbox. At the mailbox, make a right turn into our driveway. 79. Alice Cheney Painting/Encaustics - Alice Cheney. Carved encaustic paintings with luminescence. 19 Fuller Hill, Warren VT 05674. (802) 496-6773. From Warren Village head south on Main St. Turn left onto Fuller Hill Rd. My house is the white house with a large front porch on the corner of Fuller Hill and Main St. The studio is behind the house, please drive up the driveway. 80. All Things Bright and Beautiful - Gaelic McTigue. Christmas ornaments, Santas, cats, dogs. 27 Bridge St, Waitsfield VT 05673. (802) 496-3997. Enter Waitsfield on Rte 100. Turn onto Bridge St and find us in a three story Victorian house, between the covered bridge and the library. WASHINGTON 75 74 N. Blinking Light Gallery 16 Main St, Plainfield VT 05667 (802) 454-0141 O 76 81. Mad River Glass Gallery - David and Melanie Leppla. Hand made art glass. 4237 Rte 100, Waitsfield VT 05673. (802) 496-9380. Traveling south on Rte 100, go 5 miles past the intersection of Rtes 100 and 100B into the town of Waitsfield. The gallery is on the left, about 0.25 mile past Mad River Garden Center and is set back from the road across from mailbox #4237. Traveling north on Rte 100, continue into Waitsfield and past Bridge St. The gallery is 0.25 mile further on the right. 82. Mad Women in the Attic - Elga Gemst. Fresh, original, metal and stained glass. PO Box 457, 1104 Rte 100B, Moretown VT 05660. (802) 496-4614. Studio is in downtown moretown village across the street from the Moretown post office and immediately south of the Moretown Village Grocery. Unit 1, in the apartment building, will be well marked. 83. Jeremy Ayers Pottery - Jeremy Ayers. Colorful, high-fire, stoneware, pottery for daily use. 18 Elm St, #3, Waterbury VT 05676. (802) 363-3592. From I-89, take exit 10 to merge onto VT-100 S toward Rte 2 and Waterbury. Turn left at the T onto N Main St. At the Prohibition Pig (formerly Alchemist Brewery), turn right onto Elm St. We are the yellow house at the corner of Elm St. and Randall St From Rte 2 heading north turn left onto Elm Street. 84. Torrey Caroll Smith Studio - Torrey Smith. Colorful acrylic painting, prints and cards. 55 S. Main St, Waterbury VT 05676. (802) 598-4008. To avoid construction at the normal Waterbury exits, take this alternate route. From I-89, take exit 9. Travel a short ways to Rte 2 and turn right. Go for about 4 miles, into Waterbury village (Rte 2 turns to Main Street) and through the first traffic light. Find #55: a two-story brick building on the left, across from a church. The parking lot is just before the building. Studio is through the street-side front door and up the stairs to the second floor. 85. The Mud Studio - Michael Sullivan. Functional pottery. 961 Rte 2, Middlesex VT 05602. (802) 224-7000. On I-89, take exit 9, Middlesex/Waitsfield. Follow signs to Rte 2. Go left on Rte 2 and travel 0.2 mile to Camp Meade on the right housing Red Hen Bakery & Cafe, and Ann’s Weavery. Find us to the right of the Red Hen/Ann’s Weavery building in the Camp Meade complex. 86. Flint Brook Pottery - Deborah Van Ness. Handthrown, functional stoneware pottery. 471 Minister Brook Rd, Worcester VT 05682. (802) 229-0259. On Rte 12 in Worcester Village, turn onto Minister Brook Rd. Flint Brook Pottery is 2 miles up on the right. 87. Kent Museum at Historic Kents’ Corner The work of more than 30 visual and literary artists on site. Silent auction to benefit CERF+ in conjunction with Calais Foliage Festival. 7 Old West Church Rd, Calais VT 05648. (802) 229-4919. In Montpelier, travel north on Main St to the roundabout and take the first right continuing on Main St. Go up the hill and continue straight on what becomes County Road. Continue straight on this road for about 9 miles to Maple Corner. Just before the pavement ends, turn right onto Kent Hill Rd. Travel 0.5 mile to the next intersection and find the museum on the right. 88. Jo MacKenzie Watercolors - Jo MacKenzie. Original affordable watercolors of flowers, pets, rural life. 1573 Lightening Ridge Rd, Adamant VT 05640. (802) 454-7330. From County Rd in E. Montpelier, take Haggett Rd to the center of Adamant. Go straight through the intersection of several roads onto Adamant Rd. Follow Adamant Rd to Lightening Ridge on the right. Find us on the right about 0.75 mile marked by a large mailbox. The house cannot be seen from the road. 89. Artisans Hand - Vermont State Craft Center. Contemporary Vermont crafts, jewelry, photography. 89 Main St, Montpelier VT 05602. (802) 229-9492. Located at the intersection of State and Main Streets, next to La Brioche and the Skinny Pancake in downtown Montpelier. 90. May Day Studio – Kelly McMahon. Quirky paper goods, letterpress, bookbinding. 190 River St, Montpelier VT 05602. (802) 229-0639. Travel from Montpelier east on Rte 2/ River St. About 0.8 mile beyond the intersection of Rte 2 with Rte 12 (Main St in Montpelier), pass Pioneer St and turn left into the first driveway. Follow yellow signs to find May Day Studio on the right. 91. Blue Roof Designs - Elissa Campbell. Bookbinding, paper crafts, handmade books, journals. 846 Gallison Hill Rd, Montpelier VT 05602. (802) 229-1342. On I-89 take exit 8 to Montpelier. The exit merges into a road that becomes Rte 2. Continue on this highway, with the city of Montpelier and the river on your left, until you come to a traffic circle. Take the second exit onto Rte 2, and travel 0.3 mile to Gallison Hill Rd. Turn left at the Kia sign onto Gallison Hill Rd and go 0.8 mile to the studio on the left in a gray house with blue trim, #846. 92. Linda B Pottery - Linda Bouchard Bracken. Colorful, wheelthrown, functional pottery. 576 Hiquera Rd, Barre Town VT 05641. (802) 476-4143. Studio: (802) 272-0971. Traveling on Rte 14 from Barre toward Rte 2 in E. Montpelier, pass Hope Cemetery on the left and then take a right onto Plainfield Gunner Brook Rd at the Brookside Country Store. Travel for 0.5 mile, then turn right onto Camire Hill Rd and follow to the end. Turn left onto Camp Rd, which becomes Higuera Rd. My house and studio are in a red farm house on the left. 93. Creative Woodworking - Kate Taylor. Fine woodworking, jewelry boxes, classes. 479 Stony Corners Rd, East Montpelier VT 05651. (802) 917-1772. From Rte 2 in East Montpelier take Rte 14 south towards Barre. Stoney Corners is the first left, opposite fireworks sign/truck rental. On Stoney Corners, stay left at both forks (first fork is a driveway). Studio is in the barn straight ahead. From I-89 take exit 7, follow Rte 62 to where it divides, head towards Barre, go straight through 2 sets of lights to Rte 14N towards E Montpelier. Stoney Corners is 4-5 miles along, just before intersection with Rte 2, on the right opposite fireworks sign/truck rental. Once on Stoney Corners, follow directions above. 94. Blackthorne Forge - Steven C. Bronstein. Functional and sculptural, contemporary ironwork. 3821 Rte 2, Marshfield VT 05658. (802) 426-4222. We are 2 miles west of Marshfield on Rte 2 in the large yellow barn on the left, or 6 miles east of Plainfield on Rte 2 on the right. 95. Hillcrest Adirondack Furniture - Richard Ducharme. Adirondack furniture, chairs, gliders, children’s. 849 Ducharme Rd., Marshfield VT 05658. (802) 563-2745. On Rte 2 in Marshfield, turn onto Rte 215. Go about 2.5 miles (you will pass a cemetery on the right and the Cabot Greenhouse on the left). Turn left onto Ducharme Rd. Studio and workshop are 1.0 mile up on the left. The furniture workshop is on the lower driveway. Fiber studio is located in the house. 96. Vermont Floorcloths and Fiber Arts - Sandy Ducharme. Handpainted canvas rugs, hooked wool rugs. 849 Ducharme Rd., Marshfield VT 05658. (802) 563-2745. Please follow directions above. Fiber studio is located in the house. Use upper driveway. ARTISANS HAND Contemporary Vermont Crafts When you are looking for something special... detail of Barn Owl photography by C J Hockett Information Center--maps /crafts displayed 89 Main/ City Center, Montpelier artisanshand.com~802-229-9492 Open Daily! Free Guided Maple Tours, Video and Syrup Tasting Maple Walking Trails Gift Shop Famous Maple Creemees Animals Picnic Area 800-376-5757 or 802-223-5757 19 CALEDONIA AND ORLEANS COUNTIES O. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild 430 Railroad St St Johnsbury VT 05819 (802) 748-0158 ORLEANS P. Miller’s Thumb 14 Breezy Ave Greensboro VT 05841 (802) 533-2045 102 97 104 105 101 100 99 98 P 106 CALEDONIA 7 95 96 86 87 88 89 M ON 20 90 94 N 91 93 92 O 97. Sanderson’s Wooden Bowls - Sam and Weeza Sanderson. Bowl turning. 2902 Rte 114, East Burke VT 05832. (802) 626-9622. On I-91 take exit 23 and head north on Rte 5, through the village of Lyndonville. At the northern end of town, bear right onto Rte 114 and go north to the village of East Burke. Continue past the village on Rte 114 for about 2.5 miles. Look for a white farmhouse with red barn on the right with donkeys and a Sanderson’s Wooden Bowls sign in front. 98. Krinshaw Studios - Vanessa Compton. Mixed media collage, clothing, ceramics. 102 Cook Hill Rd, Greensboro VT 05841. (802) 533-7068. Traveling north into Hardwick on Rte 14, go straight through the town’s yellow light, bear left at the laundramat and turn right at the Hardwick police station onto Church St. Follow Church St. which becomes Center Rd, for about 6 miles until you come to a four way intersection. Turn left onto Lake Rd and go for about 1 mile. Turn left onto Cook Hill Rd. Turn right at the first driveway and park at the end. 99. Miller’s Thumb Gallery. Fine art, jewelry, contemporary craft. 14 Breezy Ave, Greensboro VT 05841. (802) 533-2045. Travel from Stowe on Rte 15 through the center of Hardwick. Go 3 miles on Rte 15. Turn left onto Rte 16 and travel 5 miles to Bend Rd on the left. Turn onto Bend Rd and go to the end, 3 miles. Turn left onto East St and, at the end of the street, turn left onto Breezy Ave. The Miller’s Thumb Gallery is the red building immediately on the right. 100. Louise Arnold. Plein air and studio paintings, landscapes. PO Box 301, 267 Breezy Ave, Greensboro VT 05841. (802) 533-9224. Located next door to the Lakeview Inn on Breezy Ave in Greensboro. 101. Jennifer Ranz - Greensboro Barn. Jennifer Ranz. Pottery, porcelain jewelry, sculpture, watercolors. 491 Country Club Road, Greensboro VT 05841. (802) 533-9281. In Hardwick, from Rte 15 (Main St) bear left at laundromat, go over bridge and up a small hill. Turn right onto Church St. Follow this road, which turns into Center Rd, about 6 miles. When the speed limit reduces to 30, before Greensboro Village, take a sharp right onto Country Club Rd. Go 0.5 mile past the golf club. The Greensboro Barn is visible on the left. 102. Mill Village Pottery - Lynn Flory. Unique functional and collectible pottery and tiles. 6 Mill Village Rd, Craftsbury Common VT 05827. (802) 586-9971. Travel 1 mile north of Craftsbury Common toward the Outdoor Center. At the bend, go straight onto Wylie Hill Rd. Studio is on the immediate right. Coming south on Rte 14, turn left onto N Craftsbury Rd and go 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Mill Village Rd. Studio is the first building on the road. Miller’s Thumb Gallery of Greensboro, VT A stunning collection of Vermont Fine Art, Fashion, Jewelry & Contemporary Crafts 14 Breezy Ave, Greensboro, VT (802) 533-2045 www.millersthumbgallery.com set in a historic grist mill by Caspian Lake Greensboro Barn, home of Jennifer Ranz’s pottery and painting studio. Captions clockwise from top: Jason Breen in his Brattleboro studio. Two Potters, Becca and Nathan Webb with their work in Bethel. Quirky paper goods, bookbinding and letterpress at May Day studio in Montpelier. Jim Hurlburt, of Stowe, puts the finishing touches on a chef knife. 21 LAMOILLE COUNTY 2 1 ORLEANS FRANKLIN 103. The Sculpted Tree - Nick Rosato. Woodturning, bowls of local wood. 562 Vt Rte 15, Johnson VT 05656. (802) 999-2976. In Johnson, at the intersection of Rte 15 and Railroad St, head west on Rte 15 and travel for 1.2 miles. Look for Green Mountain Pellet Stoves. My studio is at the same location. Bakersfield 102 103 EN LAMOILLE 9 104 105 101 100 99 98 106 10 P 104. Seasholtz Glass Design - Matt Seasholtz. Blown glass bowls, vases, paperweights. (802) 888-4111. PO Box 414, Johnson VT 05656. Studio Location: 590 E. Main St, Hyde Park VT 05655. In Morrisville, from the intersection (traffic light) of Rte 100 and Rte 15, take Rte 15 west, 1 mile to East Main St. Turn left onto East 97 Main St. and find the driveway to the studio immediately on the left. Drive between the two buildings. We are on the left hand side. 105. Wind’s Edge Studio - Marion Philipsen Seasholtz. Quilts, pillows, wallhangings. 590 E. Main St, Hyde Park VT 05655. (802) 635-2731. Follow directions above. CALEDONIA C 106. My Earthwork - Thea Alvin and Michael Clookey. Stone sculpture, landscape art, garden design. 1626 LaPorte Rd, Morrisville VT 05661. (802) 578-0237. My studio is on Rte 100 in Morrisville. We are located on the corner of Meadow Dr and Rte 100, 2 miles south of Morristown and 7 miles north of Stowe. 11 12 107 13 95 96 86 14 15 87 83 84 88 85 89 M 82 16 90 94 N 91 93 92 O 107. JH Forge - Jim Hurlburt. Handmade Vermont hardwood kitchen chef knives. 3986 Stowe Hollow Rd, Stowe VT 05672. (802) 253-8473. Take exit 10 off I-89. Travel north on Rte 100 and look for Michaels on the Hill Restaurant about 3 miles past Ben & Jerry’s. Immediately past the restaurant turn right at Guild Hill and follow to the stop sign. Go left and drive all the way to the top of paved hill. After the road turns to dirt, travel for 1 mile and find us on the right with two red barns/grey house, and a long stone wall. 81 80 L 22 23 4 79 78 WASHINGTON ADDISON 31 77 22 K ORANGE Matt and Marion Philipsen- Seasholtz welcome visitors to their Morrisville studio. ch e f knives “Developed with two of Stowe’s top chefs” Visitors to studios had this to say: “It is always best to buy work directly from the artist.” 3986 Stowe Hollow Rd. Stowe, VT jhforge.com “Open Studio gives me the opportunity to visit multiple studios without having to make individual appointments with each artist.” “I used Open Studio to scout possibilities. I plan to return with my wife to buy art.” “We have been coming to the Vermont Studio Tour for the past 10 years and loving every single minute. What a wonderful event for the arts.” Neighbor, Thea Alvin, leans on her extravagant stone arch, also in Morrisville. 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